The Mono LPs

The Mono LPs
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Liverpool Never Seem to Get Enough of The Mono LPs A local band that is garnering fans by the minute. Created by accident, the group started when Steven Reid chanced upon Vicky Mutch in a coffee shop. Intrigued by the huge case Vicky was holding, Steven asked her what string instrument she was playing. From then on, the rest is history. Currently, the quartet is composed of Reid as the frontman/guitarist, , bassist Chris Barlow, drummer Dan Beech, and Vicky as the lone female member/cellist. With the unusual addition of a cello in to the mix, the band’s songs sounded richer compared to other local indie pop punk outfits.

The Mono LPs’ distinct sound has captured the ears of many locals, that the band’s gig for BBC Introducing Sessions at the famous Cavern Club was sold-out. The said venue once housed the gigs of The Beatles, before the “Fab Four” became an international success.

Due to the overwhelming response of people at gigs and blogs, the club’s own Cavern Records decided to produce The Mono LPs’ first single/EP called Die a Little Death. Recording was done at Parr Street Recording Studios in Liverpool. This particular Grammy award-winning studio handled the likes of popular musical acts Take That, New Order, Coldplay, and even Diana Ross from the legendary Motown trio, The Supremes. The Mono LPs’s primary offering only contained two tracks. The carrier track called “Die a Little Death,” came in slow at first. But as vocalist Reid shouts “friend,” chaos breaks loose. Mutch’s prominent cello strokes dominated the song. Critics hailed that this song was reminiscent to the vocals of The White Stripes’ Jack White. On the other hand, “Flame” showcased the other members’ skills. This second track was filled with guitar licks, Barlow’s bass slaps, and Beech’s hard-hitting snares.

During their recent festival slot in Norway for Fosnavag Rocks, Audience went wild during their energetic set that by the end of their performance, many were dancing wildly to the beat. They have been asked to return again this year and plan to release their new single in March.

The Mono LPs unusual take on indie pop punk will continue to rock more stages, as people never seem to get enough of them.

Liverpool Never Seem to Get Enough of The Mono LPs A local band that is garnering fans by the minute. Created by accident, the group started when Steven Reid chanced upon Vicky Mutch in a coffee shop. Intrigued by the huge case Vicky was holding, Steven asked her what string instrument she was playing. From then on, the rest is history. Currently, the quartet is composed of Reid as the frontman/guitarist, , bassist Chris Barlow, drummer Dan Beech, and Vicky as the lone female member/cellist. With the unusual addition of a cello in to the mix, the band’s songs sounded richer compared to other local indie pop punk outfits.